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David DePape, 43, has been formally charged by a federal grand jury with assault and attempted kidnapping following his attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco residence. The indictment, announced on Wednesday, comes after DePape allegedly broke into the Pelosi mansion and assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer, Your Content has learned.
The incident, which has garnered national attention, was partially recorded on police body cameras, confirming the violent assault took place. According to authorities, DePape’s intentions were to detain Paul Pelosi until Nancy Pelosi, the then-Speaker of the House, returned home. His purported plan was to “kneecap” Nancy Pelosi if she did not provide him with the ‘truth’, as he wanted to demonstrate to other members of Congress that there are ‘consequences’ for their actions.
DePape’s alleged motive and actions have sparked widespread concern and debate over the security of public officials and the rising tide of politically motivated violence. The charges against DePape highlight the severity of the attack and the potential dangers faced by elected officials and their families,‘according to FLIPBOARD.
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